US20090163961A1 - Offset multiaxial or polyaxial screw, system and assembly - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates generally to a screw having an offset head and to a multiaxial or polyaxial screw for use with a bone fixation system and, in particular, to a multiaxial or polyaxial screw which permits a greater range of pivotability in at least one direction.
- spinal abnormalities may be correctable using a pair of posterior spinal fixation rods attached to the vertebrae using pedicle screws and the like.
- the pair of elongated rods often include cross connecting devices.
- the cross connecting devices typically traverse the spinal column and couple to each of the elongated rods.
- the cross connecting devices are perpendicular or substantially perpendicular to the spinal column.
- bone screws with a polyaxial head are commonly used in spine surgery today. They are used chiefly in the lumbar spine and screwed into bone (pedicle) posteriorly.
- the head of the screw is attached to the shaft of the screw.
- the head of the screw is machined into a ball, and the head may be provided with a receiver or socket into which the ball fits.
- One typical prior art system further contains a receiver for receiving a separate rod.
- the rod is fastened to the screw head receiver via a threaded cap.
- the rod is then fastened to screws placed in adjacent vertebrae thus providing stabilization.
- the polyaxial head allows the rod to be placed in a variety of angles with respect to the screw allowing conformance to local anatomy.
- Exemplary bone screws are disclosed in the following patents: U.S. Pat. No. 5,466,237 to Bird et al.; U.S. Pat. No. 4,946,458 to Harms; U.S. Pat. No. 5,207,678 to Harms et al.; U.S. Pat. No. 5,474,555 to Puno et al.; and U.S. Pat. No. 6,869,433 to Glascott. It will be appreciated from the prior art, however, that multiaxial screws involve the ability to pivot symmetrically or the same amount in each direction.
- the retainer it is desired for the retainer to be moved or pivoted about the screw head more in a certain direction than in another, whereby greater maneuverability of the rod attached to the retainer may be accommodated. It was difficult to get a “favorable angle” of the retainer relative to the screw head.
- FIGS. 1-3B show a prior art system wherein a retainer having an angled or canted surface that permits movement between a predetermined angle A ( FIG. 2 ) and a different smaller angle B ( FIG. 3A ) when the retainer is moved between a first direction C and a second direction D, respectively.
- a multiaxial screw assembly to be developed for use with a spinal fixation system which permits non-symmetrical pivoting and that is capable of use with a variety of retainers, including those with non-canted surfaces. It would also be desirable for a multiaxial screw assembly to be developed in which simple modification of existing components enables the desired pivoting action.
- an object of the invention to provide a polyaxial screw having a head that provides a greater range of mobility.
- one embodiment comprises a multiaxial screw fixation assembly, comprising a screw having a threaded portion and a screw head portion positioned at one end thereof, and a retainer having a first end, a second end opposite said first end, and a bore for receiving said threaded portion so that said screw head portion may be seated therein, wherein said screw is adapted such that said retainer is able to pivot about said screw head portion in a non-symmetrical manner.
- another embodiment comprises a multiaxial screw fixation assembly, comprising a screw, further comprising a threaded portion having a centerline axis extending therethrough, and a head portion positioned at one end of said threaded portion, said head portion having a centerline axis extending therethrough, wherein said screw head portion is not aligned with said screw threaded portion, and a retainer having a first end, a second end opposite said first end, a centerline axis extending therethrough, and a bore for receiving said screw threaded portion so that said screw head portion is seated therein axis, wherein said retainer is able to pivot about said screw head portion in a non-symmetrical manner.
- another embodiment comprises a retainer for use in a spinal fixation procedure, said retainer comprising a retainer body having a first end for receiving a rod, said retainer also comprising a bore for receiving a shank of a screw having a screw head, said retainer body having a second end adapted to permit said retainer to pivot or move in a first direction a first predetermined angle and further adapted to permit the retainer to pivot or move in a second direction a second predetermined angle, wherein said second predetermined angle is less than said first predetermined angle.
- another embodiment comprises a polyaxial screw for use during a spinal procedure, said polyaxial screw comprising a threaded shank having a shank axis, and a head integral with said threaded shank, said head being adapted to permit a retainer to pivot or move about a head axis, said head axis being offset from said shank axis.
- FIG. 1 is a front elevation view of a prior art retainer having a centered bottom edge
- FIG. 2 is a front elevation view of a prior art retainer, wherein the retainer associated therewith is shown in a first pivoted position;
- FIG. 3A is a front elevation view of the prior art retainer assembly depicted in FIGS. 1 and 2 , wherein the retainer associated therewith is shown in a second pivoted position;
- FIG. 3B is a top view of the prior art retainer taken along the line 3 B- 3 B in FIG. 1 ;
- FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view of the polyaxial screw assembly having an offset head, wherein a compression member and a rod for engagement with the compression member are also shown;
- FIG. 5 is an exploded side view of the polyaxial screw assembly depicted in FIG. 4 ;
- FIG. 6 is a top view of the polyaxial screw assembly depicted in FIGS. 4 and 5 taken along line 6 - 6 in FIG. 5 ;
- FIG. 7 is a top sectional view of the polyaxial screw assembly depicted in FIGS. 4-6 taken along line 7 - 7 in FIG. 5 ;
- FIG. 8 is an enlarged, partial sectional view of the polyaxial screw assembly depicted in FIGS. 4 and 5 , wherein a tool is shown as interfacing with a head portion thereof to position it within the retainer;
- FIG. 9 is a top sectional view of the polyaxial screw assembly with the head portion thereof positioned within the retainer, as depicted in FIG. 8 , taken along line 9 - 9 of FIG. 8 ;
- FIG. 10 is an enlarged, partial sectional view of the polyaxial screw assembly depicted in FIG. 8 , wherein the compression member and rod engaged therewith are included and the retainer has been pivoted to a maximum degree in a first direction;
- FIGS. 11A and 11B are enlarged, partial sectional views of the polyaxial screw assembly depicted in FIG. 8 , wherein the compression member and rod in unlocked and locked positions and the retainer has been pivoted to a maximum degree in a second direction;
- FIG. 12 is an exploded perspective view of a polyaxial screw assembly having a first alternative configuration, wherein a compression member and a rod for engagement with the compression member are also shown;
- FIG. 13 is an exploded side view of the polyaxial screw assembly depicted in FIG. 12 ;
- FIG. 14 is a top view of the polyaxial screw assembly depicted in FIGS. 12 and 13 taken along line 14 - 14 in FIG. 13 ,
- FIG. 15 is a top sectional view of the polyaxial screw assembly depicted in FIGS. 12 and 13 taken along line 15 - 15 in FIG. 13 ;
- FIG. 16 is an enlarged, partial sectional view of the polyaxial screw assembly depicted in FIGS. 12 and 13 , wherein a tool is shown as interfacing with a head portion thereof to position it within the retainer;
- FIG. 17 is a top section view of the polyaxial screw assembly with the head portion thereof positioned within the retainer, as depicted in FIG. 26 , taken along line 17 - 17 of FIG. 16 ;
- FIG. 18 is an enlarged, partial sectional view of the polyaxial screw assembly depicted in FIG. 16 , wherein the compression member and rod engaged therewith are included and the retainer has been pivoted to a maximum degree in a first direction;
- FIGS. 19A and 19B are enlarged, partial sectional views of the polyaxial screw assembly depicted in FIG. 16 , wherein the compression member and rod in unlocked and locked positions and the retainer has been pivoted to a maximum degree in a second direction;
- FIG. 20 is an exploded perspective view of a polyaxial screw assembly having a second alternative configuration, wherein a compression member and a rod for engagement with the compression member are also shown;
- FIG. 21 is an exploded side view of the polyaxial screw assembly depicted in FIG. 20 ;
- FIG. 22 is a top view of the polyaxial screw assembly depicted in FIGS. 20 and 21 taken along line 22 - 22 in FIG. 21 ,
- FIG. 23 is a top sectional view of the polyaxial screw assembly depicted in FIGS. 20 and 21 taken along line 23 - 23 in FIG. 21 ;
- FIG. 24 is an enlarged, partial sectional view of the polyaxial screw assembly depicted in FIGS. 20 and 21 , wherein a tool is shown as interfacing with a head portion thereof to position it within the retainer;
- FIG. 25 is a top section view of the polyaxial screw assembly with the head portion thereof positioned within the retainer, as depicted in FIG. 24 , taken along line 25 - 25 of FIG. 24 ;
- FIG. 26 is an enlarged, partial sectional view of the polyaxial screw assembly depicted in FIG. 24 , wherein the compression member and rod engaged therewith are included and the retainer has been pivoted to a maximum degree in a first direction;
- FIGS. 27A and 27B are enlarged, partial sectional views of the polyaxial screw assembly depicted in FIG. 24 , wherein the compression member and rod in unlocked and locked positions;
- FIG. 28 is an exploded perspective view of a polyaxial screw assembly having a third alternative configuration, wherein a compression member and a rod for engagement with the compression member are also shown;
- FIG. 29 is an exploded side view of the polyaxial screw assembly depicted in FIG. 28 ;
- FIG. 30 is a top view of the polyaxial screw assembly depicted in FIGS. 28 and 29 taken along line 30 - 30 in FIG. 29 ,
- FIG. 31 is a top sectional view of the polyaxial screw assembly depicted in FIGS. 28 and 29 taken along line 31 - 31 in FIG. 29 ;
- FIG. 32 is an enlarged, partial sectional view of the polyaxial screw assembly depicted in FIGS. 28 and 29 , wherein a tool is shown as interfacing with a head portion thereof to position it within the retainer;
- FIG. 33 is a top sectional view of the polyaxial screw assembly with the head portion thereof positioned within the retainer, as depicted in FIG. 32 , taken along line 33 - 33 of FIG. 32 ;
- FIG. 34 is an enlarged, partial sectional view of the polyaxial screw assembly depicted in FIG. 32 , wherein the compression member and rod engaged therewith are included and the retainer has been pivoted to a maximum degree in a first direction;
- FIGS. 35A and 35B are enlarged, partial sectional view of the polyaxial screw assembly depicted in FIG. 32 , wherein the compression member and rod engaged therewith in unlocked and locked positions;
- FIG. 36 is an exploded view of another embodiment of the invention illustrating the polyaxial screw assembly used in combination with a retainer that utilizes a cap, such as a thread cap;
- FIG. 37 is a sectional exploded view of the embodiment shown in FIG. 36 ;
- FIG. 38 is a view of another embodiment of the invention wherein a screw head has a common or coaxial axis with the shank;
- FIG. 39 is a sectional view of the embodiment shown in FIG. 38 ;
- FIG. 40 is a sectional view taken along the line 40 - 40 in FIG. 39 ;
- FIG. 41 is a fragmentary sectional view of the embodiment shown in FIG. 39 illustrating the use of a tool that becomes coaxial with the axes and shank;
- FIG. 42 is a sectional view taken along the line 42 - 42 in FIG. 41 ;
- FIG. 43 is a fragmentary sectional view of the embodiment shown in FIG. 38 illustrating the pivotal movement of the retainer relative to the head, with the retainer being in an unlocked position;
- FIG. 44 is another fragmentary sectional view of the embodiment shown in FIG. 38 illustrating the pivotal movement of the head in a direction that is different from the direction shown in FIG. 43 , but illustrating a greater degree of pivoting;
- FIG. 45 is a sectional view of an intermediate portion showing its eccentricity and non-symmetry about an axis.
- FIGS. 4-35B depict various embodiments of a multi-axial screw and spinal fixation assembly 10 .
- Spinal fixation assembly 10 includes a screw 12 having a threaded portion 14 and a screw head 16 that preferably has a rounded, arcuate, spherical or curved profile.
- Spinal fixation assembly 10 further includes a retainer 18 , which preferably has a generally cylindrical configuration.
- the retainer 18 is capless, but the retainer 18 could be non-capless, such as is illustrated in FIGS. 36 and 37 below.
- retainer 18 includes an aperture or bore 15 therethrough along a centerline axis 20 ( FIG. 4 ). Accordingly, the bore 15 that receives a threaded portion 14 of the screw 12 until screw head 16 thereof is received adjacent a first end 18 a of retainer 18 .
- screw head 16 may be positioned within retainer 18 in any known manner so that multiaxial or polyaxial and relative movement between retainer 18 and screw 12 is permitted. In this way, a user, such as a surgeon or physician, is able to change the polyaxial position of retainer 18 relative to screw 12 in order to adjust an angular position of the retainer or receiving channel 19 and an elongated member or rod, such as rod 28 ( FIG. 6 ), which is received and retained in the retainer 18 at a first end 18 a.
- screw 12 is configured so that the retainer 18 is able to pivot in a non-symmetrical manner about screw head 16 . More specifically, it will be noted from the embodiment shown in FIGS. 10 , 11 A- 11 B, 18 , 19 A- 19 B, 26 , 27 A- 27 B, 34 and 35 A- 35 B, that a centerline axis 16 a of screw head 16 is offset from a centerline axis 14 a of the threaded portion 14 .
- the screw head 16 enables the retainer 18 to pivot by varying degrees in different directions. In this way, implementation of spinal fixation assembly 10 will permit a greater degree of movement of the retainer 18 toward the threaded portion 14 , which may be desirable for a given application or case.
- the retainer 18 which preferably has a generally cylindrical configuration with helical rod-receiving channels 21 and 23 ( FIG. 4 ) similar to that described in detail in U.S. Patent Application Publication 2007/0043357 A1 to Kirschman U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11/193,523 filed Jul. 29, 2005; U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11/610,698 filed Dec. 14, 2006; and U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11/762,911 filed Jun. 14, 2007, which are also owned by the assignee of the present application and all of which are incorporated by reference and made a part hereof.
- retainer 18 preferably includes a receiving channel 19 in communication with the helical rod-receiving channels 21 and 23 for engaging an elongated rod or member 28 .
- the rod 28 may engage directly against the screw head 16 .
- the spinal fixation assembly 10 may further include a compression member 24 that is received in the bore 15 .
- the compression member 24 comprises a receiving channel 26 which is utilized to receive engage rod 28 and which engages the screw head 16 .
- the screw 12 may be used with a non-capless retainer 18 , such as retainer 18 ′ in FIGS. 36 and 37 , which utilizes a cap or other means for retaining rod 28 in the retainer.
- a non-capless retainer 18 such as retainer 18 ′ in FIGS. 36 and 37 , which utilizes a cap or other means for retaining rod 28 in the retainer.
- a centerline axis 16 a through screw head 16 is generally offset from and not coaxial with centerline axes 14 a and 16 a .
- screw head 16 may either be rotated so that centerline axis thereof is at a specified angle relative to centerline axes 14 a and 16 a or shifted in parallel to such centerline axes 14 a and 16 a .
- screw head 16 is not configured or oriented so as to be symmetrical with respect to or about the centerline axes 14 a and 16 a.
- Screw head 16 preferably includes at least one female opening, slot or groove 30 ( FIG. 4 ) so that a corresponding tool 34 is able to interact with screw 12 in order to threadingly screw the screw 12 into spinal bone.
- the opening 30 to be formed therein for receiving the corresponding tool 34 which enables screw 12 to be threaded into and out spinal bone.
- the partial opening is configured as walls 31 a , 31 b , 31 c and 31 d that intersect at point 32 and that define recessed areas or slots 30 formed in screw head 16 (i.e., as for a Phillips screw). More specifically, the walls 31 a , 31 b , 31 c and 31 d define opening 30 in screw head 16 .
- the intersecting point 32 is aligned with centerline axis 14 a of threaded portion 14 or a distance 35 ( FIG. 7 ) from centerline axis 16 a .
- the tool 34 FIG. 8
- the screw head 16 and slots 30 and pressure applied thereby is directed along centerline axis 14 a.
- FIG. 10 depicts the pivoting of retainer 18 about screw head 16 in a first direction E as an angle 38 with a range of, for example, approximately 0°-55°.
- FIG. 11A shows the pivoting of retainer 18 about screw head 16 in a second direction F (opposite the first direction), where an angle 40 has a range of, for example, approximately 0°-55°.
- the maximum amount of movement or pivoting is greater in the first direction E than in the second direction F. This permits a desirable flexibility for the adjustment of rod 28 when secured as part of a spinal fixation assembly.
- FIG. 11B shows the rod 28 in a loaded and locked position after the retainer 18 has been pivoted and rotated to the locked position.
- the partial opening or partial shape of the screw head 16 and the corresponding tool or driver utilized to interface therewith may take any desirable form.
- other possible configurations of the screw head 16 include, but are not limited to a shape adapted to define a hexagonal opening 42 ( FIGS. 14 and 17 ), a “Y” shape 44 ( FIGS. 22 and 25 ), and an opening 46 defined by a plurality of side walls ( FIGS. 30 and 33 ).
- corresponding tools 48 FIG. 16
- 50 FIG. 24
- 52 FIG. 32
- the respective tool may have a linear configuration (as evidenced by tools 34 and 48 ) or a non-linear configuration (as seen for tools 50 and 52 ).
- FIGS. 4-35B illustrate use of the screw 12 with the compression module 17 , but it should be understood that the screw 12 may be used with retainers that do not utilize a compression module 17 . It should be understood that while the embodiments illustrated in FIGS. 4-35B illustrate the use of the screw 12 with a capless retainer and compression module 17 , the screw 12 may be used with non-capless systems.
- FIGS. 36 and 37 illustrate the use of the screw 12 with a non-capless retainer 18 ′.
- retainer 18 ′ has a threaded interior surface for receiving a threaded cap 39 .
- the screw 12 may also be used with other types of retainers that utilize other means for retaining the rod in the receiver, and such receivers and securing mechanisms are known to those skilled in the art.
- FIGS. 38-44 another embodiment is shown.
- those parts that are the same or similar to the part shown in FIGS. 4-35B are identified with the same part number.
- this embodiment utilizes a screw 102 having a threaded shank 104 and a head 106 .
- the head 106 comprises a female aperture 108 for receiving a tool for screwing the screw 102 .
- the tool 110 may be a linear tool, without an offset of the type illustrated in FIG. 24 , for example.
- the receiver 18 comprises an axis 112 that is coaxial with the axis 104 a of the shank 104 .
- the head 106 comprises an axis 106 a that is coaxial with both the axis 104 a of shank 104 and the axis 112 as illustrated in FIG. 39 . This is advantageous in that when the screw 112 is rotatably driven, it may be driven along a common axis which facilitates mounting or screwing the screw 102 into bone.
- the head 106 is integrally secured to the shank 104 by an intermediate or neck portion 113 .
- the neck portion 113 comprises a first surface or area 112 a having a relatively large radius and a second surface or area 112 b that has a relative small radius as shown.
- the larger and small radiuses of the surfaces 112 a and 112 b permit the retainer 18 to be pivoted a plurality of different angles or degrees.
- FIG. 43 illustrates the retainer 18 pivoting to the left (as viewed in FIG. 43 ) a predetermined angle 114 as shown.
- FIG. 43 illustrates the retainer 18 pivoting to the left (as viewed in FIG. 43 ) a predetermined angle 114 as shown.
- FIG. 43 illustrates the retainer 18 pivoting to the left (as viewed in FIG. 43 ) a predetermined angle 114 as shown.
- FIG. 43 illustrates the retainer 18 pivoting to the left (as viewed in FIG. 43 ) a predetermined angle 114
- the relatively small radius surface 112 b defines an area or intermediate portion 113 that permits the retainer 18 to pivot toward the right (as viewed in FIG. 44 ) a predetermined angle 116 which is greater than the predetermined angle 114 as in at least one area of the intermediate portion 113 .
- the intermediate portion 113 is neither centric nor symmetrical about the axis 104 a .
- the intermediate portion 113 is eccentric about axis 104 a .
- the radius of curvature is not constant about the axis 104 a and generally becomes larger as the radius of curvature moves from the portion or area 112 b toward the area 112 a , with the area 112 a having the largest radius of curvature.
- the radius of curvature changes as well.
- This embodiment enables the system of FIGS. 38-45 to enable the retainer 18 to pivot a plurality of angles about the head 106 , with the greatest degree of pivot being realized when the retainer 18 pivots toward the smallest radius of curvature 112 b and the smallest amount of pivot being achieved when the retainer 18 is pivoted toward the largest radius of curvature 112 a .
- the embodiment of FIGS. 38-45 enables the retainer 18 to pivot a plurality of different angles about the head 106 as shown.
- FIGS. 38-44 Another advantage of the embodiment illustrated in FIGS. 38-44 is that it enables the use of the tool 110 that is generally linear and that is not offset as illustrated, for example, in the embodiment shown in FIG. 24 . This facilitates enabling the tool 110 to become coaxial with the axes of the head 106 and shank 104 , as illustrated in FIG. 41 , which facilitates rotating the screw 104 and mounting in into bone.
- FIG. 42 shows a cross-section of the illustration shown in FIG. 41 illustrating the tool 110 being coaxial with the head 106 as shown.
- an intersection of the screw head 16 to the threaded portion 14 may have a wall 14 b ( FIGS. 5 and 8 ) that defines an area 14 c that is generally concave and permits a bottom edge 18 a 1 ( FIGS. 4 , 5 and 8 ) of retainer 18 to move inwardly toward centerline axis 14 a and inside an imaginary plane defined by the outside edge 14 d ( FIG. 8 ) of at least one thread on the threaded portion 14 .
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- 1. Field of the Invention
- The present invention relates generally to a screw having an offset head and to a multiaxial or polyaxial screw for use with a bone fixation system and, in particular, to a multiaxial or polyaxial screw which permits a greater range of pivotability in at least one direction.
- 2. Description of the Related Art
- As is generally known in the art, spinal abnormalities may be correctable using a pair of posterior spinal fixation rods attached to the vertebrae using pedicle screws and the like. In order to provide increased stability and rigidity, especially to resist twisting or the like, the pair of elongated rods often include cross connecting devices. The cross connecting devices typically traverse the spinal column and couple to each of the elongated rods. In other words, the cross connecting devices are perpendicular or substantially perpendicular to the spinal column.
- In addition, bone screws with a polyaxial head are commonly used in spine surgery today. They are used chiefly in the lumbar spine and screwed into bone (pedicle) posteriorly. The head of the screw is attached to the shaft of the screw. The head of the screw is machined into a ball, and the head may be provided with a receiver or socket into which the ball fits. One typical prior art system further contains a receiver for receiving a separate rod. The rod is fastened to the screw head receiver via a threaded cap. The rod is then fastened to screws placed in adjacent vertebrae thus providing stabilization. The polyaxial head allows the rod to be placed in a variety of angles with respect to the screw allowing conformance to local anatomy.
- Exemplary bone screws are disclosed in the following patents: U.S. Pat. No. 5,466,237 to Bird et al.; U.S. Pat. No. 4,946,458 to Harms; U.S. Pat. No. 5,207,678 to Harms et al.; U.S. Pat. No. 5,474,555 to Puno et al.; and U.S. Pat. No. 6,869,433 to Glascott. It will be appreciated from the prior art, however, that multiaxial screws involve the ability to pivot symmetrically or the same amount in each direction. In some instances, it is desired for the retainer to be moved or pivoted about the screw head more in a certain direction than in another, whereby greater maneuverability of the rod attached to the retainer may be accommodated. It was difficult to get a “favorable angle” of the retainer relative to the screw head.
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FIGS. 1-3B show a prior art system wherein a retainer having an angled or canted surface that permits movement between a predetermined angle A (FIG. 2 ) and a different smaller angle B (FIG. 3A ) when the retainer is moved between a first direction C and a second direction D, respectively. - Thus, it would be desirable for a multiaxial screw assembly to be developed for use with a spinal fixation system which permits non-symmetrical pivoting and that is capable of use with a variety of retainers, including those with non-canted surfaces. It would also be desirable for a multiaxial screw assembly to be developed in which simple modification of existing components enables the desired pivoting action.
- It is therefore, an object of the invention to provide a polyaxial screw having a head that provides a greater range of mobility.
- In one aspect, one embodiment comprises a multiaxial screw fixation assembly, comprising a screw having a threaded portion and a screw head portion positioned at one end thereof, and a retainer having a first end, a second end opposite said first end, and a bore for receiving said threaded portion so that said screw head portion may be seated therein, wherein said screw is adapted such that said retainer is able to pivot about said screw head portion in a non-symmetrical manner.
- In another aspect, another embodiment comprises a multiaxial screw fixation assembly, comprising a screw, further comprising a threaded portion having a centerline axis extending therethrough, and a head portion positioned at one end of said threaded portion, said head portion having a centerline axis extending therethrough, wherein said screw head portion is not aligned with said screw threaded portion, and a retainer having a first end, a second end opposite said first end, a centerline axis extending therethrough, and a bore for receiving said screw threaded portion so that said screw head portion is seated therein axis, wherein said retainer is able to pivot about said screw head portion in a non-symmetrical manner.
- In still another aspect, another embodiment comprises a retainer for use in a spinal fixation procedure, said retainer comprising a retainer body having a first end for receiving a rod, said retainer also comprising a bore for receiving a shank of a screw having a screw head, said retainer body having a second end adapted to permit said retainer to pivot or move in a first direction a first predetermined angle and further adapted to permit the retainer to pivot or move in a second direction a second predetermined angle, wherein said second predetermined angle is less than said first predetermined angle.
- In yet another aspect, another embodiment comprises a polyaxial screw for use during a spinal procedure, said polyaxial screw comprising a threaded shank having a shank axis, and a head integral with said threaded shank, said head being adapted to permit a retainer to pivot or move about a head axis, said head axis being offset from said shank axis.
- These and other objects and advantages of the invention will be apparent from the following description, the accompanying drawings and the appended claims.
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FIG. 1 is a front elevation view of a prior art retainer having a centered bottom edge; -
FIG. 2 is a front elevation view of a prior art retainer, wherein the retainer associated therewith is shown in a first pivoted position; -
FIG. 3A is a front elevation view of the prior art retainer assembly depicted inFIGS. 1 and 2 , wherein the retainer associated therewith is shown in a second pivoted position; -
FIG. 3B is a top view of the prior art retainer taken along the line 3B-3B inFIG. 1 ; -
FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view of the polyaxial screw assembly having an offset head, wherein a compression member and a rod for engagement with the compression member are also shown; -
FIG. 5 is an exploded side view of the polyaxial screw assembly depicted inFIG. 4 ; -
FIG. 6 is a top view of the polyaxial screw assembly depicted inFIGS. 4 and 5 taken along line 6-6 inFIG. 5 ; -
FIG. 7 is a top sectional view of the polyaxial screw assembly depicted inFIGS. 4-6 taken along line 7-7 inFIG. 5 ; -
FIG. 8 is an enlarged, partial sectional view of the polyaxial screw assembly depicted inFIGS. 4 and 5 , wherein a tool is shown as interfacing with a head portion thereof to position it within the retainer; -
FIG. 9 is a top sectional view of the polyaxial screw assembly with the head portion thereof positioned within the retainer, as depicted inFIG. 8 , taken along line 9-9 ofFIG. 8 ; -
FIG. 10 is an enlarged, partial sectional view of the polyaxial screw assembly depicted inFIG. 8 , wherein the compression member and rod engaged therewith are included and the retainer has been pivoted to a maximum degree in a first direction; -
FIGS. 11A and 11B are enlarged, partial sectional views of the polyaxial screw assembly depicted inFIG. 8 , wherein the compression member and rod in unlocked and locked positions and the retainer has been pivoted to a maximum degree in a second direction; -
FIG. 12 is an exploded perspective view of a polyaxial screw assembly having a first alternative configuration, wherein a compression member and a rod for engagement with the compression member are also shown; -
FIG. 13 is an exploded side view of the polyaxial screw assembly depicted inFIG. 12 ; -
FIG. 14 is a top view of the polyaxial screw assembly depicted inFIGS. 12 and 13 taken along line 14-14 inFIG. 13 , -
FIG. 15 is a top sectional view of the polyaxial screw assembly depicted inFIGS. 12 and 13 taken along line 15-15 inFIG. 13 ; -
FIG. 16 is an enlarged, partial sectional view of the polyaxial screw assembly depicted inFIGS. 12 and 13 , wherein a tool is shown as interfacing with a head portion thereof to position it within the retainer; -
FIG. 17 is a top section view of the polyaxial screw assembly with the head portion thereof positioned within the retainer, as depicted inFIG. 26 , taken along line 17-17 ofFIG. 16 ; -
FIG. 18 is an enlarged, partial sectional view of the polyaxial screw assembly depicted inFIG. 16 , wherein the compression member and rod engaged therewith are included and the retainer has been pivoted to a maximum degree in a first direction; -
FIGS. 19A and 19B are enlarged, partial sectional views of the polyaxial screw assembly depicted inFIG. 16 , wherein the compression member and rod in unlocked and locked positions and the retainer has been pivoted to a maximum degree in a second direction; -
FIG. 20 is an exploded perspective view of a polyaxial screw assembly having a second alternative configuration, wherein a compression member and a rod for engagement with the compression member are also shown; -
FIG. 21 is an exploded side view of the polyaxial screw assembly depicted inFIG. 20 ; -
FIG. 22 is a top view of the polyaxial screw assembly depicted inFIGS. 20 and 21 taken along line 22-22 inFIG. 21 , -
FIG. 23 is a top sectional view of the polyaxial screw assembly depicted inFIGS. 20 and 21 taken along line 23-23 inFIG. 21 ; -
FIG. 24 is an enlarged, partial sectional view of the polyaxial screw assembly depicted inFIGS. 20 and 21 , wherein a tool is shown as interfacing with a head portion thereof to position it within the retainer; -
FIG. 25 is a top section view of the polyaxial screw assembly with the head portion thereof positioned within the retainer, as depicted inFIG. 24 , taken along line 25-25 ofFIG. 24 ; -
FIG. 26 is an enlarged, partial sectional view of the polyaxial screw assembly depicted inFIG. 24 , wherein the compression member and rod engaged therewith are included and the retainer has been pivoted to a maximum degree in a first direction; -
FIGS. 27A and 27B are enlarged, partial sectional views of the polyaxial screw assembly depicted inFIG. 24 , wherein the compression member and rod in unlocked and locked positions; -
FIG. 28 is an exploded perspective view of a polyaxial screw assembly having a third alternative configuration, wherein a compression member and a rod for engagement with the compression member are also shown; -
FIG. 29 is an exploded side view of the polyaxial screw assembly depicted inFIG. 28 ; -
FIG. 30 is a top view of the polyaxial screw assembly depicted inFIGS. 28 and 29 taken along line 30-30 inFIG. 29 , -
FIG. 31 is a top sectional view of the polyaxial screw assembly depicted inFIGS. 28 and 29 taken along line 31-31 inFIG. 29 ; -
FIG. 32 is an enlarged, partial sectional view of the polyaxial screw assembly depicted inFIGS. 28 and 29 , wherein a tool is shown as interfacing with a head portion thereof to position it within the retainer; -
FIG. 33 is a top sectional view of the polyaxial screw assembly with the head portion thereof positioned within the retainer, as depicted inFIG. 32 , taken along line 33-33 ofFIG. 32 ; -
FIG. 34 is an enlarged, partial sectional view of the polyaxial screw assembly depicted inFIG. 32 , wherein the compression member and rod engaged therewith are included and the retainer has been pivoted to a maximum degree in a first direction; -
FIGS. 35A and 35B are enlarged, partial sectional view of the polyaxial screw assembly depicted inFIG. 32 , wherein the compression member and rod engaged therewith in unlocked and locked positions; -
FIG. 36 is an exploded view of another embodiment of the invention illustrating the polyaxial screw assembly used in combination with a retainer that utilizes a cap, such as a thread cap; -
FIG. 37 is a sectional exploded view of the embodiment shown inFIG. 36 ; -
FIG. 38 is a view of another embodiment of the invention wherein a screw head has a common or coaxial axis with the shank; -
FIG. 39 is a sectional view of the embodiment shown inFIG. 38 ; -
FIG. 40 is a sectional view taken along the line 40-40 inFIG. 39 ; -
FIG. 41 is a fragmentary sectional view of the embodiment shown inFIG. 39 illustrating the use of a tool that becomes coaxial with the axes and shank; -
FIG. 42 is a sectional view taken along the line 42-42 inFIG. 41 ; -
FIG. 43 is a fragmentary sectional view of the embodiment shown inFIG. 38 illustrating the pivotal movement of the retainer relative to the head, with the retainer being in an unlocked position; -
FIG. 44 is another fragmentary sectional view of the embodiment shown inFIG. 38 illustrating the pivotal movement of the head in a direction that is different from the direction shown inFIG. 43 , but illustrating a greater degree of pivoting; and -
FIG. 45 is a sectional view of an intermediate portion showing its eccentricity and non-symmetry about an axis. - Referring now to the drawings in detail, wherein identical numerals indicate the same elements throughout the figures,
FIGS. 4-35B depict various embodiments of a multi-axial screw andspinal fixation assembly 10.Spinal fixation assembly 10 includes ascrew 12 having a threadedportion 14 and ascrew head 16 that preferably has a rounded, arcuate, spherical or curved profile.Spinal fixation assembly 10 further includes aretainer 18, which preferably has a generally cylindrical configuration. In these illustrative embodiments, theretainer 18 is capless, but theretainer 18 could be non-capless, such as is illustrated inFIGS. 36 and 37 below. Although not shown, it will be appreciated thatretainer 18 includes an aperture or bore 15 therethrough along a centerline axis 20 (FIG. 4 ). Accordingly, the bore 15 that receives a threadedportion 14 of thescrew 12 untilscrew head 16 thereof is received adjacent a first end 18 a ofretainer 18. It will be understood thatscrew head 16 may be positioned withinretainer 18 in any known manner so that multiaxial or polyaxial and relative movement betweenretainer 18 andscrew 12 is permitted. In this way, a user, such as a surgeon or physician, is able to change the polyaxial position ofretainer 18 relative to screw 12 in order to adjust an angular position of the retainer or receivingchannel 19 and an elongated member or rod, such as rod 28 (FIG. 6 ), which is received and retained in theretainer 18 at a first end 18 a. - Contrary to similar assemblies in the prior art shown in
FIGS. 1-3B , screw 12 is configured so that theretainer 18 is able to pivot in a non-symmetrical manner aboutscrew head 16. More specifically, it will be noted from the embodiment shown inFIGS. 10 , 11A-11B, 18, 19A-19B, 26, 27A-27B, 34 and 35A-35B, that a centerline axis 16 a ofscrew head 16 is offset from a centerline axis 14 a of the threadedportion 14. Thescrew head 16 enables theretainer 18 to pivot by varying degrees in different directions. In this way, implementation ofspinal fixation assembly 10 will permit a greater degree of movement of theretainer 18 toward the threadedportion 14, which may be desirable for a given application or case. - In the illustration, the
retainer 18 which preferably has a generally cylindrical configuration with helical rod-receiving channels 21 and 23 (FIG. 4 ) similar to that described in detail in U.S. Patent Application Publication 2007/0043357 A1 to Kirschman U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11/193,523 filed Jul. 29, 2005; U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11/610,698 filed Dec. 14, 2006; and U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11/762,911 filed Jun. 14, 2007, which are also owned by the assignee of the present application and all of which are incorporated by reference and made a part hereof. - It will be appreciated that
retainer 18 preferably includes a receivingchannel 19 in communication with the helical rod-receivingchannels 21 and 23 for engaging an elongated rod ormember 28. In one embodiment, therod 28 may engage directly against thescrew head 16. - The
spinal fixation assembly 10 may further include acompression member 24 that is received in the bore 15. Thecompression member 24 comprises a receivingchannel 26 which is utilized to receive engagerod 28 and which engages thescrew head 16. - As mentioned earlier, the
screw 12 may be used with anon-capless retainer 18, such asretainer 18′ inFIGS. 36 and 37 , which utilizes a cap or other means for retainingrod 28 in the retainer. - While a centerline axis 14 a through threaded
portion 14 ofscrew 12 remains generally aligned with a centerline axis 16 a throughretainer 18, it will be appreciated that a centerline axis 16 a throughscrew head 16, however, is generally offset from and not coaxial with centerline axes 14 a and 16 a. As such,screw head 16 may either be rotated so that centerline axis thereof is at a specified angle relative to centerline axes 14 a and 16 a or shifted in parallel to such centerline axes 14 a and 16 a. In either case, it will be understood thatscrew head 16 is not configured or oriented so as to be symmetrical with respect to or about the centerline axes 14 a and 16 a. -
Screw head 16 preferably includes at least one female opening, slot or groove 30 (FIG. 4 ) so that a corresponding tool 34 is able to interact withscrew 12 in order to threadingly screw thescrew 12 into spinal bone. Theopening 30 to be formed therein for receiving the corresponding tool 34 which enablesscrew 12 to be threaded into and out spinal bone. As best seen inFIGS. 6 and 9 , the partial opening is configured aswalls point 32 and that define recessed areas orslots 30 formed in screw head 16 (i.e., as for a Phillips screw). More specifically, thewalls screw head 16. Note that theintersecting point 32 is aligned with centerline axis 14 a of threadedportion 14 or a distance 35 (FIG. 7 ) from centerline axis 16 a. In this way, the tool 34 (FIG. 8 ) is able to access thescrew head 16 andslots 30 and pressure applied thereby is directed along centerline axis 14 a. - When
screw head 16 is seated properly withinretainer 18, as viewed for example inFIGS. 8 , 10 and 11, it will be appreciated that the intentional misalignment ofscrew head 16 and threadedportion 14 creates the ability for retainer 18 (and compression member 24) to pivot non-symmetrically. For example,FIG. 10 depicts the pivoting ofretainer 18 aboutscrew head 16 in a first direction E as anangle 38 with a range of, for example, approximately 0°-55°. Similarly,FIG. 11A shows the pivoting ofretainer 18 aboutscrew head 16 in a second direction F (opposite the first direction), where anangle 40 has a range of, for example, approximately 0°-55°. Clearly, the maximum amount of movement or pivoting is greater in the first direction E than in the second direction F. This permits a desirable flexibility for the adjustment ofrod 28 when secured as part of a spinal fixation assembly. -
FIG. 11B shows therod 28 in a loaded and locked position after theretainer 18 has been pivoted and rotated to the locked position. - It will be understood that the partial opening or partial shape of the
screw head 16 and the corresponding tool or driver utilized to interface therewith may take any desirable form. Besides theexemplary slots 30 and tool 34 shown inFIGS. 6 , 8 and 9, other possible configurations of thescrew head 16 include, but are not limited to a shape adapted to define a hexagonal opening 42 (FIGS. 14 and 17 ), a “Y” shape 44 (FIGS. 22 and 25 ), and anopening 46 defined by a plurality of side walls (FIGS. 30 and 33 ). Of course, corresponding tools 48 (FIG. 16 ), 50 (FIG. 24) and 52 (FIG. 32 ) would be utilized therewith, respectively. It will be appreciated that the respective tool may have a linear configuration (as evidenced by tools 34 and 48) or a non-linear configuration (as seen fortools 50 and 52). - Moreover, the embodiments of
FIGS. 4-35B illustrate use of thescrew 12 with thecompression module 17, but it should be understood that thescrew 12 may be used with retainers that do not utilize acompression module 17. It should be understood that while the embodiments illustrated inFIGS. 4-35B illustrate the use of thescrew 12 with a capless retainer andcompression module 17, thescrew 12 may be used with non-capless systems. For example,FIGS. 36 and 37 illustrate the use of thescrew 12 with anon-capless retainer 18′. In this embodiment,retainer 18′ has a threaded interior surface for receiving a threadedcap 39. Of course, thescrew 12 may also be used with other types of retainers that utilize other means for retaining the rod in the receiver, and such receivers and securing mechanisms are known to those skilled in the art. - Referring now to
FIGS. 38-44 , another embodiment is shown. In this embodiment, those parts that are the same or similar to the part shown inFIGS. 4-35B are identified with the same part number. - As shown in
FIGS. 38 and 39 , notice that this embodiment utilizes ascrew 102 having a threadedshank 104 and ahead 106. Thehead 106 comprises afemale aperture 108 for receiving a tool for screwing thescrew 102. In the illustration being described, and as illustrated inFIG. 41 , thetool 110 may be a linear tool, without an offset of the type illustrated inFIG. 24 , for example. Notice that in this embodiment, thereceiver 18 comprises anaxis 112 that is coaxial with theaxis 104 a of theshank 104. Notice also that thehead 106 comprises an axis 106 a that is coaxial with both theaxis 104 a ofshank 104 and theaxis 112 as illustrated inFIG. 39 . This is advantageous in that when thescrew 112 is rotatably driven, it may be driven along a common axis which facilitates mounting or screwing thescrew 102 into bone. - As best illustrated in
FIGS. 38 and 39 , notice that thehead 106 is integrally secured to theshank 104 by an intermediate orneck portion 113. As shown inFIGS. 41-43 and 44, notice that theneck portion 113 comprises a first surface or area 112 a having a relatively large radius and a second surface orarea 112 b that has a relative small radius as shown. The larger and small radiuses of thesurfaces 112 a and 112 b permit theretainer 18 to be pivoted a plurality of different angles or degrees. For example,FIG. 43 illustrates theretainer 18 pivoting to the left (as viewed inFIG. 43 ) apredetermined angle 114 as shown. In contrast, notice inFIG. 44 , the relativelysmall radius surface 112 b defines an area orintermediate portion 113 that permits theretainer 18 to pivot toward the right (as viewed inFIG. 44 ) apredetermined angle 116 which is greater than thepredetermined angle 114 as in at least one area of theintermediate portion 113. - To enable the polyaxial movement, notice in
FIG. 41 that theintermediate portion 113 is neither centric nor symmetrical about theaxis 104 a. Thus, theintermediate portion 113 is eccentric aboutaxis 104 a. Notice inFIGS. 38-45 that the radius of curvature is not constant about theaxis 104 a and generally becomes larger as the radius of curvature moves from the portion orarea 112 b toward the area 112 a, with the area 112 a having the largest radius of curvature. Thus, not only is theintermediate portion 113 not symmetrical about theaxis 104 a, but the radius of curvature changes as well. - This embodiment enables the system of
FIGS. 38-45 to enable theretainer 18 to pivot a plurality of angles about thehead 106, with the greatest degree of pivot being realized when theretainer 18 pivots toward the smallest radius ofcurvature 112 b and the smallest amount of pivot being achieved when theretainer 18 is pivoted toward the largest radius of curvature 112 a. Thus, the embodiment ofFIGS. 38-45 enables theretainer 18 to pivot a plurality of different angles about thehead 106 as shown. - Another advantage of the embodiment illustrated in
FIGS. 38-44 is that it enables the use of thetool 110 that is generally linear and that is not offset as illustrated, for example, in the embodiment shown inFIG. 24 . This facilitates enabling thetool 110 to become coaxial with the axes of thehead 106 andshank 104, as illustrated inFIG. 41 , which facilitates rotating thescrew 104 and mounting in into bone. -
FIG. 42 shows a cross-section of the illustration shown inFIG. 41 illustrating thetool 110 being coaxial with thehead 106 as shown. - Note also that an intersection of the
screw head 16 to the threadedportion 14 may have a wall 14 b (FIGS. 5 and 8 ) that defines an area 14 c that is generally concave and permits a bottom edge 18 a 1 (FIGS. 4 , 5 and 8) ofretainer 18 to move inwardly toward centerline axis 14 a and inside an imaginary plane defined by the outside edge 14 d (FIG. 8 ) of at least one thread on the threadedportion 14. - Having shown and described the preferred embodiment of the present invention, further adaptations of the capless multiaxial screw can be accomplished by appropriate modifications by one of ordinary skill in the art without departing from the scope of the invention.
- While the system and method herein described constitute preferred embodiments of this invention, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited to this precise system and method, and that changes may be made therein without departing from the scope of the invention which is defined in the appended claims.
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